Severe delays on M1 near Derby after three-vehicle smash - updates

There were lengthy delays on the M1 near Derby this morning following a three-vehicle collision and a subsequent break down.

The accident happened just after 6am on the southbound stretch of the motorway between Junction 25 for the A52 Brian Clough Way and Junction 24 for Nottingham.

Two lanes were closed with debris across the carriageway before the road re-opened about 30 minutes later. However, there was more chaos when a broken down vehicle at Junction 25 caused one lane to be closed.

Here's how we reported this morning's M1 traffic chaos.

09:52

Traffic problems still remain on the M1

The three-car collision on the M1 southbound has been cleared now but traffic problems still remain.

Traffic information company Inrix says there is still queuing traffic between Junction 26 for Nottingham and Junction 25 for Brian Clough Way.

This is where roadworks are taking place on the motorway.

08:56

Traffic starting to return to normal on the M1 southbound

Highways England says drivers should now expect their journeys on the M1 to take 10 minutes longer than usual between Junctions 26 and 25 southbound.

That’s on top of any delays there would normally be because of heavy traffic at this time of day.

This map from Highways England shows the scale of the problem. The black line shows where vehicles are stationary.

This map shows the level of traffic problems on the M1

08:50

Accident on A52 making the situation worse

A multi-vehicle crash on the A52 headed towards the M1 from Derby is worsening this morning’s traffic nightmare.

Traffic is queuing for about five miles and it’s also busier than usual headed towards Derby, perhaps because of people slowing to look at the accident.

Traffic information company Inrix says drivers on the A52 eastbound should expect journeys to take 15 minutes longer than usual.

You can follow our updates on the A52 traffic here.

08:27

Still heavy traffic on the M1 southbound

The traffic is beginning to clear on the M1 southbound near Derby but, as you can see from this Highways England picture, it’s still very busy.

Traffic information company Inrix says it is still taking one hour and ten minutes to get past the queue.

The traffic on the M1

08:07

Traffic held on M1 southbound at Junction 29

Traffic has been held on the M1 southbound at Junction 29 so a broken down van can be moved to a safer position.

It is hoped the delays will improve once the van has been moved.

(Image: Highways England)

07:55

More problems on the M1 this morning

Traffic information company Inrix is reporting a broken down van has meant the closure of two lanes on the M1 southbound in Derbyshire.

The lanes are closed between Junction 29A for Markham Vale and Bolsover and Junction 29 A617 for Chesterfield and Mansfield.

Lanes three and four are closed.

07:44

Lanes re-open but 90-minute delays expected

Highways England say all lanes are now re-open following a three-vehicle crash and a vehicle break down on the M1 near Derby.

However long delays are expected southbound. Drivers are being warned it will take 90 minutes to get through the traffic.

07:29

Broken down vehicle adding to problems

Highways England now say lanes two and three between Junction 25 and 24 on the southbound M1 are back open after the three-vehicle crash.

However, a broken down vehicle near Junction 25 has closed the left-hand lane.

Delays are all the way back to Junction 26.

07:23

More pictures of M1 traffic chaos

Here are more pictures from Highways England showing the heavy traffic on the M1 southbound this morning.

It appears motorists could be stuck on the road for a while yet.

07:04

What is Google Maps showing?

Here Google Maps is showing a long red line on the M1 southbound stretch indicating how bad the traffic is as things stand.

(Image: Google Maps)

06:58

'100-minute' delays

Traffic information company Inrix is reporting that delays on the M1 will be around 100 minutes - almost two hours.

Two lanes are still closed.

06:51

Here's what we know so far

Highways England have tweeted to say two lanes are currently closed on the M1 southbound near Derby this morning following an accident involving three vehicles.

It happened just after 6am on the southbound carriageway between Junction 25 for Brian Clough Way and Junction 24 for the A6 and A453 near East Midlands Airport. Heavy queues of traffic are forming.

Normal traffic condition are not expected until around 7.15am.

There is currently debris on the road. The condition of those involved in the crash is not yet known.